Conclusion of Rockstar’s employment tribunal delayed into November, almost day and date with GTA 6’s release
An employment tribunal between Rockstar Games and members of the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has been extended into November due to prolonged witness cross-examination. The case, involving union members laid off from the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer, was originally scheduled to conclude this week with closing arguments, but the court granted additional time for both the IWGB and Rockstar’s legal teams to continue questioning current and former staff.
The tribunal will now proceed through mid-November, with closing submissions scheduled for November 18th—just days before GTA 6’s highly anticipated release. The union’s representatives will conclude their questioning of Rockstar leadership this week, while Rockstar’s legal team requires extra time to cross-examine the dismissed employees. The extension reflects the complexity and depth of testimony required in the case, which centers on allegations that Rockstar engaged in union-busting activities when laying off the staff members.
The timing of the tribunal’s conclusion creates an unusual coincidence with one of the gaming industry’s most significant releases. While the legal outcome could carry implications for labor practices in game development, the case’s resolution will occur in close proximity to GTA 6’s launch.